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6 Cards in this Set
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complications of CVP access
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pneumothorax
vessel perforation air embolus thrombosis dysrhythmias infection nerve injury thoracic duct injury catheter knotting |
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a-wave on cvp
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atrial contraction--tripcuspid valve remains closed causing an increase in RA pressure
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c-wave on cvp
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increasing (building) pressure in RA
relaxation of the RA and RV contraction |
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x-wave on cvp
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RV ejection--emptying of bld causes a rapid decrease in pressure
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v-wave cvp
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venous return and increase in RA pressure
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y-wave - cvp
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opening of tricuspid valve and bld flow into RV decreasing the pressure in the RA
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